"Do you think I'm pretty?"
synopsis
An alien entity disguised as a woman drives through Scotland luring men into an otherworldly trap. As she observes humanity more closely, something within her begins to shift.
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mini-review
Hypnotic and unsettling. Minimal dialogue, long stretches of quiet observation. This is art-house sci-fi — more mood than narrative. Some viewers find it mesmerizing; others find it alienating. The black void sequences are haunting. Not an easy watch, but a memorable one.
Patience.
A tolerance for ambiguity.
Watching alone.
Absurdist's Corner
Alien infiltration strategy: cruise in a white van and rely on male overconfidence.
fun facts
Many early scenes were filmed with hidden cameras and non-actors who didn’t know Johansson was involved.
Loosely adapted from a novel, but radically stripped down.
The film sparked controversy over explicit scenes and its stark minimalism.